Christmas reading

 Christmas is almost here sensor is preparing you slay there last minute Christmas presents to buy it went to chop for the fireplace.  Last-minute touches need to be completed for the Christmas party you have every year.  So many things need to be done life seems so hectic you find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit. What can be done to fix this yearly holiday  roadblock?  It seems every year I hear more  and  more people say it just doesn't feel like Christmas.  Might I suggest a few holiday traditions that I find helpful 1in the situation.
 1,  A steaming cup of hot chocolate with extra mushrooms is important that you add the extra marshmallows so that they can melt into the hutch and this should put a little extra Christmas spirit and your holiday
2,  A Christmas movie this is the classic Inwood I do every year there's nothing like watching other people getting into the Christmas spirit that pulls you along with them
3 come listen to Christmas music  there's nothing like getting down to jingle Bell rock that puts a little extra Holly in your stocking
5, Read a Christmas book  yes I went there  A good Christmas book can draw you into the festivities
Having trouble figuring out what to eat? Below I have a fun list of books that are sure to put you in the holidays  why is he barking  mood
 For kids of all ages
 How the Grinch pstole Christmas, Dr. e
The night before Christmas, Claymont c moorWellsburg
 Polar express ,  Chris Van allsburg
 Classics
 The biblical birthp of Christ; Matthew –  John
 A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
 Little women, Luisa  May Alcott
 The gift of the Magi, o. Henry  A short story
 Contemporary
 Skipping Christmas, John Grisham
Little women, Luisa May Alcott
 The nutcracker  E. T. a. Hoffman
 The gift of the Magi,  Henry  A short story
 Contemporary
 Skipping Christmas, John Grisham
 A Christmas story, Jean Shepherd
 The greatest Christmas pageant ever,  Barbara Robertson
 I hope that this list inspires you to start trimming that tree that you haven't gotten around to yet throw on some Christmas carols in flick on a Christmas movie that should along with a crackling fire ring on the Gudel Christmas spirit  most importantly let's each take a moment to remember the true meaning for the season the birth of our Lord and Savior! May this Christmas be a pleasant one for you  and as always thanks for reading my blog made the pages be with you  your favorite bookworm  Anna

Shooting memorial

 Hey everyone, today I will be taking a break from my usual talk. I want to dedicate this blog to the victims of the recent shooting.   We live in a society where violence in tragedy like this is becoming all too common.  Where is the value placed on life is taken for granted.  And a person self-centeredness can shatter an entire family.  I don't think the problem lies within video game violence or gun control, but the lack of teaching kids to respect life However my opinion is not at all what this blog is about.  I want to focus on the lives lost in such a horrific way. we should take this as an example to be kinder to one another because tomorrow is not guaranteed.  The families and the people that loved them My thoughts and prayers are with them tomorrow is not guaranteed  let us remember each life that was lost, And make a special effort to be kinder to other .You never know if it's the last time you'll see someone.  Below is a list Everyone who  Lost their lives that day
 Shannon Johnson, 45
Bet– Badal , 46
Aurora Godoy, 26
 Isaac Amanios,
 Harry Bowman  46
 Yvette  Velasco, 27
 Sierra  Clayborn, 27
 Robert Adams,  40
 Nicholas s
Tib Nguyen ,  31
Juan  Espinoza, 50
 Damian Meins, 58
 Michael Wetzel , 37


 If I miss spelled any  of the  names I'm incredibly sorry. So many lives cut short by the careless act of others. While I didn't personally know any of these individuals,  my heart is so sad by such a great loss.  Let us take time this week to cherish our love ones And to be kind to those that are so friendly to us. Because you never know how long each person has.  I want to end with a prayer.
 Dear father, you have sent us the great comforter and we are in need of a comforter now.  I pray your hand would be upon those who have lost loved ones  and who are touched by this tragedy  I pray you bring healing to those families and that you will let them know that you're there. In the name of Jesus amen. .

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Keep reading?

 There's nothing like reading a book that you love.   Being unable to put it down  The anticipation of turning each page to find out how your new friends extract  themselves from  the perilous situation that they  have you landed  in.   Unfortunately, not all books will be this way.  There is that random book that doesn't agree with you.  And  you struggle to continue reading even though you  are not enjoying the journey that you  are on .   Thus you find yourself at a crossroads.  Should you continue  on this path  or should you put the book down? That is the question  I have found myself at this junction quite a few times.  My opinion is as follows. Yes it is totally fine to put a book down if you're not enjoying it and don't find yourself connecting to the characters.  Or if it's a subject matter that just doesn't jive with your personality.  I think that if you're going to spend your time reading a book for hours upon hours during the day it should be something that you look forward to not something that you feel as if you have to finish.  Of course there is always the exception  for example, let's say that you were reading something that's not  necessarily  your cup of tea but you find the characters likable and you enjoy them and you really want to find out what happens I think at this point it is OK to skim read,  only read certain words so that you  get the gist of what's going on   And you can find out what happens to the  lovable characters.  Of course these are just my humble thoughts I would be interested to know what others think.  Merry Christmas and happy holidays!     May  the pages be with you, Anna 

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